National Study Spotlights Illinois Pension Problems
A national studyreleased this week comparing general school funding dollars with the amount spent on staff benefits singled out Illinois — and not in a good way.
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‘America to Me’ Documentary Series About Oak Park; The 1968 Democratic National Convention
On the 21st: Steve James tells us about his ten-part documentary series 'America to Me,' which explores race, education and high school through the lens of a handful of students at Oak Park and River Forest High School. But first, we look back at how the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago changed American politics.
Rauner, Pritzker Make Back-To-Back Pitches To Illinois Farmers
Gov. Bruce Rauner and his Democratic challenger J.B. Pritzker were minutes away from crossing paths Wednesday in Normal as they asked a tent full of farmers for their support.
Attorney General Candidates Weigh In On Need For Illinois Catholic Church Investigation
Republican candidate for attorney general Erika Harold said she wants a statewide grand jury to investigate cases of child sex abuse within the Catholic church in Illinois.
Efforts To Rebuild After Springfield’s 1908 Race Riot Still Ongoing
It’s been 110 years since the 1908 Race Riot erupted in Springfield. The violence and its aftermath inspired the founding of the NAACP, the prominent civil rights organization. A number of groups in the city recognized and remembered the violence and lives lost in a series of public events earlier this month. There are also plans to ensure more recognition in the future of a violent period many residents say deserves more attention.